BALTIMORE, MD—The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020 to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The CARES Act’s estimated $2+ trillion price tag includes extraordinary public health spending to confront the COVID-19 pandemic; immediate cash relief for […]
BALTIMORE, MD—On Monday afternoon, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency will send state residents a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA). The alert system is used to send important, life-saving information to Marylanders. The WEA is meant to alert residents to Governor Larry Hogan’s stay-at-home order that was issued on Monday morning. What you need to know about WEAs: WEAs can be sent […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Monday morning to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At the press conference, Governor Hogan announced that he is issuing a Stay at Home Order that will go into effect at 8 p.m. on Monday. No Maryland resident should be leaving their home, unless it is for an essential job or for […]
CARNEY, MD—A resident at a Carney retirement community has tested positive for coronavirus. Officials at Oak Crest Village Retirement Community confirmed on Monday morning that a resident there had tested positive for COVID-19. “At this time, we have no other reported cases among residents or employees but are closely monitoring those who live and work at our community so we […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has reported five new coronavirus deaths in Maryland. The new victims were a Prince George’s County resident in his 50s; a Charles County resident in his 50s; a Wicomico County resident in her 60s with underlying medical conditions; a Baltimore City resident in her 60s with underlying medical conditions; and a Baltimore City resident […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Department of Natural Resources on Saturday announced the closure of all Maryland State Park beaches due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Following Governor Larry Hogan’s emergency actions to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, all Maryland State Park beaches are now closed,” DNR said in a statement. All Maryland State Parks remain open, with the exception of the […]
HARFORD COUNTY, MD—There is good news to report as the coronavirus pandemic plays out in Maryland. Harford County Executive Barry Glassman announced on Friday night that the county’s first COVID-19 patient, an 86-year-old woman, had been released from the hospital. “As of this morning we have a total of 19 positive cases of coronavirus reported among Harford County residents,” Glassman […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold around the world, some grocery store chains in the state of Maryland have set aside special shopping hours for seniors. Since those over 60 years of age are most susceptible to COVID-19, designated shopping hours help those who may be most vulnerable get the groceries they need with a reduced risk of […]